Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2019 Lexus ES vehicles
— Recall Campaign #19V288000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus ES vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a driver knee air bag assembly mounted to the lower instrument panel (IP) that may have been improperly installed, possibly affecting the deployment of the knee air bag in the event of a crash.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 564 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V288000
| Manufacturer: | Toyota Motor Corporation |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 10, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V288000 |
| Units affected: | 564 |
- Description:
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus ES vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a driver knee air bag assembly mounted to the lower instrument panel (IP) that may have been improperly installed, possibly affecting the deployment of the knee air bag in the event of a crash.
- Consequeces:
- In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the knee air bag does not deploy properly.
- Corrective action:
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver knee air bag assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are KLD and KLE.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.